Asalem

3.5 star property
Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Crena Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Premium 2 e 3 | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Premium 2 e 3 | View from room
Premium 1 | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Praia da Crena S/N, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, 23968-000
  • Ilha Grande State Park
    1 min walk
  • Crena Beach
    2 min walk
  • Praia da Bica
    5 min walk

Room options

Premium 1

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium 2 e 3

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Angra dos Reis

Asalem places you steps from Crena Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Guaxuma Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to kayaking and snorkelling. Other amenities include free wired Internet in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Vila do Abraão hotel include Abraãozinho Beach and Abraão Beach.

What's nearby

  • Crena Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Praia da Bica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Abraãozinho Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abraão Cove - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Abraão Beach - 18 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ateliê Cafeteria
  • Paes e Cia
  • ‪Pizzaria Fornilha - ‬19 min walk
  • Praia da Crena Inn
  • Praia da Júlia

About this property

Asalem

Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Crena Beach
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). At Asalem, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and kayaking.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Angra dos Reis hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Asalem offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 370 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Asalem
Asalem Hotel
Asalem Hotel Ilha Grande
Asalem Ilha Grande
Asalem Ilha Grande, Brazil
Asalem Hotel Ilha Grande
Asalem Hotel
Asalem Angra dos Reis
Asalem Hotel Angra dos Reis

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Asalem?

Asalem offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Asalem?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Asalem on 11 Dec 2024 start from NZ$396.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Asalem?

Yep, Asalem is a short 5-minute walk from Praia da Bica. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Asalem?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Asalem. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

What makes Asalem a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Asalem.

Does Asalem serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Asalem?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Asalem?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Asalem?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Asalem?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Asalem Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location on the island
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and soak up the surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malik, Atyrau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perhaps the best hotel at Ilha Grande. Located away from Abrao. 5 min by hotel boat taxi, cost 20 BRL (4 USD) during the day hours and 40 BRL (8 USD) when it is dark, i.e. after 6pm. Walking is impossible for much of the time as the pathway is frequently flooded. Make sure you call/send whatsapp message to the reception in advance about your trips there and back. There is normally one trip every hour. The boat is quite small and at the beginning hard to identify but after a while you get used to it. Location away from Abrao is good for some if one needs a quiet secure place and a disadvantage if you need some more life around but then again using the boat helps in getting a good balance of everything. The property itself is very good, comfortable, the views are stunning. The staff members are very helpful. Regarding Ilha Grande I had a tour around some beaches, which was not bad. However if you wish to visit the best place then forget other beaches and go Lopes Mendes. Getting there is a quest but worth it: you first go by water taxi to Pouso beach (located in inner lagoon, no big waves) and then walk 20 min through the forest. One could walk all the way from Abrao but that is then few hours. The beach closer to sunset is really stunning. Overall, great experience at Ilha Grande. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malik, Atyrau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perhaps the best hotel at Ilha Grande. Located away from Abrao. 5 min by hotel boat taxi, cost 20 BRL (4 USD) during the day hours and 40 BRL (8 USD) when it is dark, i.e. after 6pm. Walking is impossible for much of the time as the pathway is frequently flooded. Make sure you call/send whatsapp message to the reception in advance about your trips there and back. There is normally one trip every hour. The boat is quite small and at the beginning hard to identify but after a while you get used to it. Location away from Abrao is good for some if one needs a quiet secure place and a disadvantage if you need some more life around but then again using the boat helps in getting a good balance of everything. The property itself is very good, comfortable, the views are stunning. The staff members are very helpful. Regarding Ilha Grande I had a tour around some beaches, which was not bad. However if you wish to visit the best place then forget other beaches and go Lopes Mendes. Getting there is a quest but worth it: you first go by water taxi to Pouso beach (located in inner lagoon, no big waves) and then walk 20 min through the forest. One could walk all the way from Abrao but that is then few hours. The beach closer to sunset is really stunning. Overall, great experience at Ilha Grande. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were looking forward to our stay at Asalem. I had planned this trip for months and had great expectations for this property. The place looked amazing on pictures, the location was perfect. On site we arrived late afternoon, the hostess was great and dinner was ok. The following day breakfast service was great. However our rooms did not look like in the pictures, the rooms were old, with chipped wood and cracked slabs. The worst was the wholes in the sheets and the bedding and towels were in poor shape and even with mold. The bathrooms were old and had a bad smell but most of all they were not clean. My daughter and I used our sandals to shower as we did not want to step on the shower bare foot. The floor of the rooms, the outlets, curtains, doors were all in bad shape and in urgent need of repair. My family was very disappointed and even though we had originally planned to extend our stay, we decided one night there had been enough. I am sure their newer rooms are better and that everything is great there but the pictures are not accurate to the current state, the property should show current pictures of the older units so that guests know what they are accepting when booking. Still this does not make up for the lack in higiene.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Aslem, during my visit to Ilha Grande. From the moment I arrived, I was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience provided by this fantastic establishment. Aslem excelled in every aspect, including cleanliness, safety measures, staff and service, as well as the impeccable property conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hideaway
Amazing place! The views are wonderful & quiet. Breakfast were delicious and one of the best caipirinha we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff from the front desk, to the boat captains from our transfer from Rio de Janeiro to the drivers Asalem provided gifted us impeccable service. We couldn’t have chosen a better destination for our honeymoon. I will reserve any more compliments, because I want Asalem to maintain it’s peaceful atmosphere. Obrigado
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hertha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 nights at Asalem. We enjoyed our time very much. We stayed at the chalet which was spacious and has amazing views of the bay. The hotel serves the best caipirinhas in town and the food they serve is also very good. There are lots of steps to take each day so you have to be fit enough to climb those. A little boat brings you to the village and back. It’s a very special place we can highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Santa Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Free boat pickup/dropoff from pier. Large room with air conditioning and wifi (when it works). Great authentic breakfast (included) and delicious dinner. Staff was very nice. Hotel is a bit remote but very beautiful and pretty easy to get around, especially if youre willing to pay rs$15 for boat transfer to main part of island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel with best caipirhnas in brazil
This place was a great value find. Nathalia is what makes this place a home from home. She was always happy and super helpful. So was the other lady who i think was her sister maybe. The breakfast view was great and its just so peaceful. The taxi service from the main port to hotel was easy to navigate with whatsapp and not to expensive. The happy hour was great and we tasted a lot of caipirihnas in Brazil but they did the best. The rooms are a bit basic but it's a remote island so expect more rustic besides we didn't spend much time in the room. But it's very eco which is a good thing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Avantika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Asalem had great views and a decent breakfast spread. The manager, Natalia, was wonderful and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. However, there are not many amenities here. The rooms had no hair dryer or television. The dock area, which is the only swimming area) had only 2 floaties so unless you're proficient at floating in deep water, you have to wait. Also be aware that this location is not walkable to the town, and you need to pay the ferry each time you take it - only checkin/out is free. This property would not be suitable for those with small children either - there are a lot of areas that are not safely enclosed that a small child/toddler could easily fall (10 feet), including the rooms (bed is in the loft area, which is only protected by a single rope) and the stairs to the rooms (again, only a rope handrail in most areas). You need to place your dinner orders by the afternoon if you are dining at the hotel so you can't decide too late. But the drinks/food are good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, I love Asalem so much I'm already talking about when the next time we can visit this property. It's located a boat ride away from the main village - it's quiet and peaceful, the staff is lovely and so very helpful. Shout out to Natalia for making our stay so memorable and the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Denverite, Denver, Colorado

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room needs upgrade. Doors don't shut well and windows need new screen as they have many holes in them allowing insects to come in. We did notice that some of the rooms seem to be upgraded. Also, there's no way to walk to the village. The access is only by boat so you have to plan ahead.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

MISS ANNIE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
beautiful place.
Very friendly and helpful staff, some of the most beautiful views of Ilha Grande. It’s a good 15/20 min walk to the main village but depending on your mobility could be hard to access by foot however the hotel offers a regular taxi boat over. It’s a lovely little place that is so chilled and relaxing and the perfect place to sit outside your room with a caipirinha and look at the most stunning scenery. rooms are a little basic but you’re on a fairly secluded island and it does have everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Itay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and Unique Property
We stay 5 Nights in Asalem with our Baby, This unique and beutifull Property is one of the highlight of our trip in Brazil. Amazing view from our Balcony, Great and Friendly staff, Daily breakfest and great Dinner with perfect Atmosphere infront of the ocean. We definitely recommend to come here and waiting for our next time to come back. 5 Stars :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No value for your $$ if you stay at asalem propert
The hotel has great view and friendly staff and the room was nice size. But here are the items that drops the rating for this hotel: Only 8 rooms, to get to our room we had to climb exectly 44 steps at multi levels. We had no hot water the first night due to a storm and lack of backup system. The water was black and brown manager explain due to storm. The hotel is secluded and to get to town you must take a water taxi the hotel charges for each person $5 usa dollar this info is not available when you book at hotel.com. Internet not reliable sparotic outages. No water for drinking in room has to be purchased while evry hotel provides. At over $200+ per night this hotel is no value for your $$ you will be disappointed or reduce the rate. I have communicated my frustration to shift manager a woman I forgot the name she could care less and ignored my comments. To get to a beach you need to walk on narrow path (hotel down not tell you they claim 20 minutes) if you are with kids or mature person it takes over 40 minutes on a sleepers trail. Bugs in room is common.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thierry, Basel, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathon, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service
Nice remote spot.
This place is off the beaten path. Which is both really cool or could be seen as bad. I liked it. We took boats and swam to beaches but didn't have to stay in the town which is a little more youthful and party. The staff is awesome! Like they couldn't be better. There are bugs but it's in the jungle so you can't really avoid that. Just make sure you have bug repellent.

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Eugene, Sandton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Island getaway
Perfect nestled on the sunset bay side of the island. The staff made this place one to remember. Two for one drinks specials while they cook your dinner to order and a view out of a travel book.